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Let's talk about those sad, bruised little apples on your counter. Or those wilting greens in your fridge. Don't throw them out! You may have fruits, veggies, and herbs that are going down hill quickly, but we have some great ways to save them (which means saving $$$)!

Apples

You got a little too excited about that 10 pound discounted bag of apples, and now you're stuck with 9 pounds of leftover apples that are looking a pretty shabby. You know where bruised apples don't matter? In applesauce! Try this simple recipe.

Root Vegetables

Roasting can save more lives than just carrots. Beets looking a little worse for wear? Getting some "eyes" or little sprouts on your potatoes? These root vegetables have tons of flavor after a good roast. Try our Roasted Root Vegetables recipe on for size.

Greens

Any wilted greens work for this. Add a handful of basil to them, and whip up this recipe for Veggie Top Pesto. Use it to top roasted vegetables, baked chicken, or spread it on a sandwich.

Bananas

Sure, you could make banana bread with those too-brown bananas. But they become similar to ice cream when frozen and blended (Umm... yes, please!). When bananas are nice and brown, pop them in the freezer instead of throwing them out. Then they'll be ready at a moment's notice for a treat, like this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie.

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​This information was funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.SNAP helps low-income people buy nutritious food for a better diet. To get more information contact the CT Department of Social Services at 1 855 626-6632 or www.CT.gov/dss.